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    what to set first - floor stone or wall tile??

    Where there isn't Kerdi I use a board. Inside the shower I stack tile in each corner to the appropriatte height, set a ledger board on top of that and shim it to the correct height. I set a single row of tile around the room. I use painters tape to help secure the bottom row of tile...
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    what to set first - floor stone or wall tile??

    My preference is to do the walls first. I find the lowest spot in the floor along thew all and snap a level line around the room 1 tile height above that point. I leave out the bottom row, set the 2nd row all the way around and let it setup completely before continuing up the wall. I...
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    Need some advice

    I'm not a licensed contractor. Doesn't mean I don't do outstanding work.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    last pic, the finished shower
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    Big basement bathroom project

    The dovetail joint drawers were done with the MLCS pins & tails dovetail jig (a pain to use). The Mexican sand Kohler sink w/ Delta venetian bronze faucet. I ran out of Keracolor-s sanded biscuit caulk to finish the joint between the wall and countertop.... grrrrr.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    left over ceramic from the shower was used for the counter / vanity tops.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    99% done. Here are the most recent photos I made the cabinets with the MLCS 5 piece cabinet router set.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    When sealing the grout do you just sponge the stuff on? Do I need to keep it off the tiles or clean it off shortly thereafter or is it ok to let it dry on the tiles? started on the wall cabinets for over the washer and dryer.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    I'd like to point out the folly of the second paragraph.... Money well spent.... grrrr.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    The shower is 5' x 32" not including the threshold.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    and yes love that warm floor. The rest of the basement is getting the carpet taken out and heated ceramic put in.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    Not sure of the brand but I got it at Lowes. It is open through to the flood bulb. There is a ring of metal about 1 1/2" below the ceiling w/ a ribbon of "marbled" plastic difusing the light between the ring and the ceiling.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    Nice roomy closet is a boost to our meager storage space and keeps the fuse panel and water main out of site.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    Two 27"w x 30"h cabinets and end display shelf over the top of the washer/dryer.
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    Big basement bathroom project

    A lonely toilet looking for a 36" oak vanity to keep it company.
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